Faustite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.9
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
{???} Perfect
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Faustite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Faustite and Stibiotantalite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Faustite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Faustite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.